Tipping has always been an option to show appreciation for good service. If you run a business with tipped employees, you can set up your credit card machine to encourage tips that reward your employees. The way you present the tip prompt, when it appears in the payment process, and how it’s worded or displayed can all have an impact on the amount ...

As you know, tipping is the act of leaving a monetary bonus to reward waitstaff for a job well done. The amount a customer chooses to leave as a tip is typically a percentage of the overall bill. While not  strictly required, tipping is strongly encouraged in most — if not all —  restaurants in The United States. How much should a guest tip thei...

Tips over a certain percentage of the bill can trigger flags for fraud, resulting in card issuer-initiated chargebacks, or can cause your transaction to be downgraded to a more expensive interchange category. Tip Tolerance When credit and debit cards are swiped in a restaurant, the amount authorized includes a 20% “tip tolerance.” This mean...

This article isn't going to just give you a list of "best credit card processors" for one simple reason: the "best" credit card processor for small businesses varies depending on the business. That's right. Your industry, average transaction size, monthly volume, and more all play a role in the best fit. The best processor for Jane's restaurant won...